SCWP Schindhelm press coverage

04.12.2023 - Legal § People - Branchen-News

SCWP Schindhelm announces a significant expansion of all partner levels.

(Mag Markus P. Fellner, Mag Clemens Harsch, Dr Lukas Leitner, Mag Christoph Luegmair, Dr Irene Meingast, Mag Edwin Scharf)

> Legal § People - Branchen-News
14.11.2023 - iag global - IAG Report 2023

“Regulating AI. Is it possible?” - Are there any legal regulations on Artificial Intelligence in Austria? What are the current and/or expected legislative directions thereof?

(Dr Philipp L. Leitner)

> iag global - IAG Report 2023
10.11.2023 - juve.de - SCWP Schindhelm doubles the number of equity partners

In October SCWP Schindhelm added one female equity partner and five male equity partners. It has also hired two experienced lawyers as contract and salary partners.

(Mag Markus P. Fellner, Mag Clemens Harsch, Dr Lukas Leitner, Mag Christoph Luegmair, Dr Irene Meingast, Mag Edwin Scharf, Dr Ernst Chalupsky, Dr Maximilian Gumpoldsberger, Dr Wolfgang Lauss, Dr Gerald Schmidsberger, Dr Franz Mittendorfer, Dr Immanuel Gerstner)

> juve.de - SCWP Schindhelm doubles the number of equity partners
17.01.2023 - Kleine Zeitung - Snow Clearing

Do warning signs have an impact on liability?

(Mag Heidi Lallitsch)

> Kleine Zeitung - Snow Clearing
17.12.2022 - OÖN - Promotions

Thomas Zellinger (30) was promoted to counsel at SCWP Schindhelm's Linz office in December. Zellinger joined SCWP Schindhelm in July 2018 and passed his bar exam in March 2021.

> OÖN - Promotions
12.12.2022 - anwalt aktuell - News from Saxinger, Chalupsky & Partner Rechtsanwälte GmbH

Anna Rupp advises companies and private individuals in all matters of civil and contract law, with a focus on labour law.

(Mag Anna Rupp)

> anwalt aktuell - News from Saxinger, Chalupsky & Partner Rechtsanwälte GmbH
06.12.2022 - JUVE Magazin - JUVE Ranking Competition

Like the firm as a whole, the antitrust practice is excellently networked. The close, cross-practice cooperation with the M&A and dispute resolution teams is the basis for the high-quality clients of the antitrust team.

(Dr Christina Hummer, Mag Markus P. Fellner)

> JUVE Magazin - JUVE Ranking Competition
06.12.2022 - JUVE Magazin - Competion Law

New regulations with antitrust aspects.

> JUVE Magazin - Competion Law
12.11.2022 - Kurier - Career step - Anna Rupp

Anna Rupp joins the team of Saxinger, Chalupsky & Partner Rechtsanwälte GmbH (SCWP Schindhelm) as a Counsel at the Wels office. Rupp's main focus is employment law, and she advises companies as well as private clients on civil and contract law matters.

(Mag Anna Rupp)

> Kurier - Career step - Anna Rupp
07.11.2022 - Der Standard - ESG on the legal market

Beginning in 2023, companies will be required to report regularly on social responsibility measures. For law firms in particular, the new ESG requirements open up potential to become more attractive as an employer.

(Dr Birgit Leb, Dr Irene Meingast)

> Der Standard - ESG on the legal market
21.10.2022 - Kleine Zeitung - Leniency Notice

The leniency notice in antitrust law

(Dr Christina Hummer)

> Kleine Zeitung - Leniency Notice
23.05.2022 - Global Legal Chronicle - Hexagon’s Acquisition of 40% Stake in Cryoshelter’s Liquid Hydrogen Storage Business

Binder Grösswang advised Cryoshelter GmbH on the deal. SCWP Schindhelm advised Hexagon. Hexagon Purus, which among its portfolio offers hydrogen high-pressure Type 4 cylinders and storage systems, has entered into an agreement to acquire 40% of Cryoshelter GmbH’s liquid hydrogen business. The transaction is in conjunction with Hexagon Composites’ acquisition of a 40% stake in Cryoshelter’s liquid natural gas (LNG) business.

(Dr Lukas Leitner, Dr Immanuel Gerstner)

> Global Legal Chronicle - Hexagon’s Acquisition of 40% Stake in Cryoshelter’s Liquid Hydrogen Storage Business
11.05.2022 - CEE Legal Matters - Binder Groesswang and SCWP Schindhelm Advise on Hexagon's Entry in Cryoshelter

Binder Groesswang has advised Cryoshelter GmbH on the entry of Hexagon Composites ASA into its liquid natural gas business segment and the entry of Hexagon Purus ASA into its liquid hydrogen business segment via a minority shareholding with an option for acquiring all shares. SCWP Schindhelm advised Hexagon on the deal.

(Dr Immanuel Gerstner, Dr Lukas Leitner, Dr Roland Heinrich, Dr Christina Hummer)

> CEE Legal Matters - Binder Groesswang and SCWP Schindhelm Advise on Hexagon's Entry in Cryoshelter
04.05.2022 - juve.de - Hexagon to acquire stake in Cryoshelter GmbH

Hexagon acquires a stake in Crypshelter GmbH, an advanced liquid gas storage technology company, enhancing its portfolio of clean fuel solutions.

(Dr Immanuel Gerstner, Dr Lukas Leitner, Dr Roland Heinrich, Dr Christina Hummer)

> juve.de - Hexagon to acquire stake in Cryoshelter GmbH
02.05.2022 - TREND Magazin - Trend Ranking Data Protection

SCWP Schindhelm partner Dr. Michael Pachinger is ranked among the best data protection lawyers.

(Dr Michael M. Pachinger)

> TREND Magazin - Trend Ranking Data Protection
22.02.2022 - CEE Legal Matters - Schoenherr, Herbst Kinsky, SCWP, and Wolf Theiss Advise on Herba Chemosan’s Management Buy-out

Schoenherr has advised Herba Chemosan Apotheker and its management board on the management buy-out of the company. Herbst Kinsky, working with Linklaters, advised previous majority shareholder McKesson Corporation on the sale of its Austrian business to Quadrifolia Management through the MBO. SCWP Schindhelm has advised private equity company Invest AG on participating in the acquisition. Wolf Theiss advised the financing banks led by Raiffeisen Banking Group Upper Austria.

(Dr Franz Mittendorfer, MMag Sebastian Hütter, Mag Thomas Rosenthaler, Dr Dieter Duursma)

> CEE Legal Matters - Schoenherr, Herbst Kinsky, SCWP, and Wolf Theiss Advise on Herba Chemosan’s Management Buy-out
07.02.2022 - JUVE Magazin - JUVE TOP 20 / National Overview

SCWP Schindhelm: Largest team in Upper Austria, which stands out in particular in Corporate Law / M&A and advising the Public Sector

(Dr Ernst Chalupsky, Mag Clemens Harsch, Dr Hanno Liebmann)

> JUVE Magazin - JUVE TOP 20 / National Overview
07.02.2022 - JUVE Magazin - Rankings & Analyses / Insolvency and Restructuring

The restructuring practice of the firm, which is one of the top players in Upper Austria, has established a new structure.

(Dr Ernst Chalupsky)

> JUVE Magazin - Rankings & Analyses / Insolvency and Restructuring
11.01.2022 - Wirtschaftsanwaelte.at - SCWP Schindhelm advises a private investor on the sale of 87 apartments in Linz

SCWP Schindhelm advised a private investor on the sale of 87 apartments in Linz for € 23 million to Berlin-based Catella Residential Investment Management (CRIM).

(Mag Christoph Luegmair, Dr Franz Mittendorfer, Mag Maria Praher)

> Wirtschaftsanwaelte.at - SCWP Schindhelm advises a private investor on the sale of 87 apartments in Lin
22.12.2021 - Der Standard - New crowdfunding regulations

Crowdfunding providers can decide to offer their products outside Austria in the future. With EU concession, financiers can also become real lenders.

(Dr Lukas Leitner)

> Der Standard - New crowdfunding regulations
18.12.2021 - OÖN - Promotions

Thomas Rosenthaler (29) has been promoted to Counsel in Dezember. Born in Schwertberg, he studied law at the JKU and passed his bar exam in 2020.

(Mag Thomas Rosenthaler)

> OÖN - Promotions
16.12.2021 - Die Presse - B2B & B2C Promotional Gifts: Questions & Answers

The Christmas season – an opportunity used by many companies to distribute promotional gifts – gives rise to the question of legally compliant conduct in connection with giving and receiving gifts.

(Dr Oliver Plöckinger)

> Die Presse - B2B & B2C Promotional Gifts: Questions & Answers
25.10.2021 - Wirtschaftsanwaelte.at - SCWP Schindhelm advised Pierer-Group

SCWP Schindhelm and Oberhammer Rechtsanwälte GmbH advised Pierer-Group in the course of the simplification of the shareholding structure and capital increase.

(Dr Ernst Chalupsky, Dr Raziye Taşkıran, Mag Markus P. Fellner)

> Wirtschaftsanwaelte.at - SCWP Schindhelm advised Pierer-Group
24.10.2021 - Der Standard - Promoting the Best Awards 2021

Women in Law, together with the Association of Austrian Corporate Lawyers, announced the winners of the Promoting the Best Awards on 12.10.2021.

(Dr Birgit Leb, Dr Irene Meingast, Mag Jana Seywald)

> Der Standard - Promoting the Best Awards 2021
18.10.2021 - Wirtschaftsanwaelte.at - SCWP Schindhelm appoints a new Contract Partner at the Wels office

Saxinger, Chalupsky & Partner Rechtsanwälte GmbH (SCWP Schindhelm) appoints Dr. Roland Heinrich as Contract Partner in October 2021.

(Dr Roland Heinrich)

> Wirtschaftsanwaelte.at - SCWP Schindhelm appoints a new Contract Partner at the Wels office
15.10.2021 - Wirtschaftsanwaelte.at - SCWP Schindhelm appoints two new partners and a new counsel

In October 2021, Rupert Kreuml (Linz) and Philipp Reinisch (Vienna) were appointed partners and Lukas Urban (Linz) was appointed counsel at Saxinger, Chalupsky & Partner.

(Mag Rupert Kreuml, Mag Lukas Urban)

> Wirtschaftsanwaelte.at - SCWP Schindhelm appoints two new partners and a new counsel
14.10.2021 - Wirtschaftsanwaelte.at - New Book on Privacycontracts

Univ. Lektor RA Dr. Michael M. Pachinger, CIPP /EU and partner at SCWP Schindhelm is the author of the new book "Datenschutz-Verträge" (privacycontracts).

(Dr Michael M. Pachinger)

> Wirtschaftsanwaelte.at - Publikation: „Datenschutz-Verträge“
05.10.2021 - extrajournal.net - SCWP Schindhelm has a new office in Imola

Austria/Italy. SCWP Schindhelm is an alliance of European commercial law firms and has opened a new office in Imola.

(Dr Franz Mittendorfer, Florian Bünger)

> extrajournal.net - SCWP Schindhelm eröffnet Büro in Imola
01.10.2021 - OÖN - Employers are not allowed to ask for or store health data

In order to introduce "3G" (vaccinated, tested or recovered) at the workplace, clear legal guidelines are necessary, according to experts.

(Dr Roland Heinrich)

> OÖN - Arbeitgeber dürfen Gesundheitsdaten weder abfragen noch speichern
30.09.2021 - Die Oberösterreicherin - What happens after a divorce?

Marriage contract, partnership agreement, the consequences of a divorce: Dr Birgit Leb, MBA is specialised in the field of "business and marriage".

(Dr Birgit Leb)

> Die Oberösterreicherin - Scheidung, was nun?
03.05.2021 - Die Presse - New decision of the Austrian Supreme Court

The wife of a successful entrepreneur failed in her attempt to participate in the success of her husband after their divorce.

(Dr Birgit Leb)

> Die Presse - OGH schützt Unternehmen vor Zugriff bei Scheidung
19.04.2021 - Die Presse - The privacy of divorcees in the land register

The European Court of Human Rights has insisted on the privacy of divorcees. The implementation in legal practice is difficult.

(Dr Birgit Leb)

> Die Presse - Jetzt muss sich noch die Praxis ändern
19.04.2021 - Die Presse - Consequences of not wearing a mask in parliament

Criminal law has to be considered when not wearing a mask in parliament.

(Dr Oliver Plöckinger)

> Die Presse - Mit Virus und ohne Maske im Parlament: Gefängnisstrafe droht
12.04.2021 - Wirtschaftsanwaelte.at - Saxinger, Chalupsky & Partner Saxinger promotes two partners at the Linz office

Saxinger, Chalupsky & Partner Rechtsanwälte GmbH (SCWP Schindhelm) promotes Dr. Oliver Plöckinger and Mag. Edwin Scharf to contract partners in April.

(Dr Oliver Plöckinger, Mag Edwin Scharf)

> Wirtschaftsanwaelte.at - Saxinger, Chalupsky & Partner ernennt zwei neue Partner in Linz
09.04.2021 - JUVE Magazin - SCWP Schindhelm - Banking- and Finance

The firm is strongly established in the corporate and banking sector and advises for example on residential construction and infrastructure financing.

(Dr Franz Mittendorfer, Mag Clemens Harsch)

> JUVE Magazin - SCWP Schindhelm - Bank und Finanzrecht
03.04.2021 - OÖN - The use of the label "Made in Austria"

Information that gives the buyer the incorrect impression that a product was manufactured in Austria is against the law. The key factor here is that the buyer was induced by the misleading information to make a business decision.

(Mag Rupert Kreuml)

> OÖN - "Made in Austria" – eine Mogelpackung?
06.03.2021 - OÖN - Information from invastigation files

Lawyers argue for a prohibition of the publication of information from investigation files.

(Dr Franz Mittendorfer, Dr Oliver Plöckinger)

> OÖN - Aus für Leaks: Schutz für Opfer oder Maulkorb?
04.03.2021 - Der Standard - What about the deferred rents?

For many people paying rents is particularly difficult during the corona pandemic. The deferral of rents was supposed to help.

(Dr Immanuel Gerstner)

> Der Standard - Das Chaos um die gestundeten Mieten
20.02.2021 - Kronen Zeitung - 50,000 people have difficulties with rent payments

Because of job loss many people can no longer afford rent payments during the corona pandemic.

(Dr Immanuel Gerstner, Mag Heidi Lallitsch)

> Kronen Zeitung - 50.000 Mieter in Corona-Falle
12.01.2021 - CEE Legal Matters - Saxinger, Chalupsky & Partner advise on Raiffeisen Bank’s acquisition of Landes-Hypothekenbanken Steiermark branches

Saxinger, Chalupsky & Partner advised Landes-Hypothekenbanken Steiermark on the deal, which closed on January 1, 2021.

(Dr Franz Mittendorfer, Mag Clemens Harsch, Dr Stephan Pree)

> CEE Legal Matters - Saxinger, Chalupsky & Partner berät bei der Übernahme der Landeshypothekenbank Steiermark
31.12.2020 - extrajournal.net - Advising MATE GmbH on its entry into the System 7 Group

By way of a capital increase MATE GmbH acquired a 30 percent stake of the share capital of System 7 Railholding GmbH.

(Dr Wolfgang Lauss, MMag Sebastian Hütter, Mag Lukas Urban)

> extrajournal.net - Einstieg der MATE GmbH in die System 7-Gruppe
21.12.2020 - Property Funds World - Primevest Capital Partners acquires 86 subsidised apartments in ‘My Smart City Graz’ for EUR18.5m

Primevest Capital Partners has purchased a residential development for approximately EUR18.5 million in My Smart City Graz, Austria. The project, located on Waagner-Biro-Strasse and the corner of Dreierschützengasse, comprises 86 subsidised apartments and two commercial units, totalling some 5,200 sqm of lettable space.

> Property Funds World - Primevest Capital Partners erwirbt 86 Wohnungen in "My Smart City Graz"
18.12.2020 - der brutkasten - Legal Tech Hub Vienna & AAIA: The Investment Night

On Thursday evening the 17th of December, the Legal Tech Hub Vienna (LTHV) hosted the Investment Night together with the Austrian Angel Investors Association (AAIA).

> der brutkasten - Legal Tech Hub Vienna & AAIA: Das war die Investment Night
17.12.2020 - dental journal - Conditions of job sharing among dentists

In this final article on the topic of establishing a doctor's office, the conditions of job sharing among dentists  are presented in more detail.

(Mag Michaela Nill)

> dental journal - Rahmenbedingungen des Jobsharings im zahnärztlichen Bereich
14.12.2020 - ImmoFokus - Primevest Capital Partners buy apartment complex

Primevest Capital Partners has purchased a residential complex for around €18.5 million in "My Smart City Graz".

> ImmoFokus - Primevest Capital Partners kaufen zu
05.12.2020 - OÖN - Latest Promotions

Dr. Bernhard Gonaus has been promoted to Counsel.

(Dr Bernhard Gonaus)

> OÖN - Aufsteiger & Umsteiger
04.12.2020 - OÖN - Legal aspects of homeoffice

Homeoffice in times of Corona: Many legal issues are not regulated yet. Experts give answers to the most important questions.

(Dr Roland Heinrich)

> OÖN - Die Rechte und Pflichten im Homeoffice
26.11.2020 - Ärzte exklusiv - Liability insurance for physicians

Since August 2010 it has been obligatory for every physician in private practices to have professional liability insurance. It protects the doctor against claims for damages from injured patients.

(Mag Michaela Nill)

> Ärzte exklusiv - Ärzte-Haftpflichtversicherung: Zahlen Sie auch zu viel?
22.11.2020 - Kronen Zeitung - The digital visit of a physician via mobile app

The technical possibilities have been available for a long time but many legal questions remain unsanswered.

(Mag Michaela Nill, Dr Philipp L. Leitner)

> Kronen Zeitung - Experten prüfen digitalen Arztbesuch mit Handy-App
13.11.2020 - wirtschaftsanwaelte.at - The Schindhelm Alliance opened new offices in Paris and Gliwice

SCWP Schindhelm Service SE has opened a new office in Gliwice on 1st September 2020 and a new office in Paris on 1st November 2020.

(Dr Franz Mittendorfer, Dr. Bernhard Heringhaus, Maurice Hartmann, Philippe C. Bastian, dr Marcin Śledzikowski)

> wirtschaftsanwaelte.at - Die Schindhelm Allianz eröffnet neue Standorte in Paris und Gleiwitz
13.11.2020 - anwalt aktuell - Saxinger, Chalupsky & Partner Rechtsanwälte GmbH appoints another Contract Partner

Saxinger, Chalupsky & Partner Rechtsanwälte GmbH (SCWP Schindhelm) promoted Clemens Harsch to Contract Partner on 1st October 2020.

(Mag Clemens Harsch)

> anwalt aktuell - Saxinger, Chalupsky & Partner Rechtsanwälte GmbH (SCWP Schindhelm) ernennt einen neuen Contract Partner
10.11.2020 - OÖN - ECJ declares Privacy Shield invalid

Digital Days: Michael Pachinger on the withdrawal of the EU-US data protection agreement

(Dr Michael M. Pachinger)

> OÖN -
06.11.2020 - OÖN - Legal framework for urn graves

A grave outside the cemetery is possible, but there are some requirements that have to be considered.

> OÖN - Eine letzte Ruhestätte außerhalb des Friedhofs ist möglich allerdings sind dafür einige Voraussetzungen einzuhalten
03.11.2020 - extrajournal.net - SCWP Schindhelm opened new office in Paris

The SCWP Schindhelm Services SE opened a new office in the centre of Paris on the 1st of November.

> extrajournal.net - SCWP Schindhelm startet in Paris und weitere Anwalts-News
15.10.2020 - Leadersnet - Paternity leave among Austrian lawyers

For the third time, "Women in Law" and "Future Law" presented the "Promoting the Best Awards" for legal departments and law firms.

> Leadersnet - Väterkarenz als Zukunftstreiber bei Österreichs Juristen
03.10.2020 - OÖN - Latest Promotions

Clemens Harsch has been promoted to Contract Partner at SCWP Schindhelm.

(Mag Clemens Harsch)

> OÖN - Aufsteiger & Umsteiger
26.09.2020 - OÖN - The multiplication of credit liabilities

The multiplication of credit liabilities due to the accumulation of compound interests and collection costs is nothing unusual.

(Dr Ernst Chalupsky)

> OÖN - Wie aus einem 24.000-Euro-Kredit 1,8 Millionen Euro Schulden wurden
18.09.2020 - anwalt aktuell - SCWP Schindhelm advises on tram-train-vehicle take-over

In cooperation with several German clients from Baden-Württemberg and the Saarland, a project worth billions has been started. Ultra-modern tram-train vehicles are to make passenger transport by rail more attractive.

(Dr Hanno Liebmann, Mag. Anna Sophie Leopold)

> anwalt aktuell - SCWP Schindhelm unterstützt Tram-Train-Fahrzeug-Übernahme
11.09.2020 - Trend - A four-billion-euro rail project

SCWP Schindhelm advises on a cross-border contract for so-called "TramTrains". The project value of around four billion euros is remarkable.

> Trend - Das Vier-Milliarden-Bahn-Projekt
02.09.2020 - juve Magazin - Six cities procure tram-train vehicles with Heuking and SCWP Schindhelm

Six transport operators from Austria, Baden-Württemberg and Saarland have jointly started a tendering procedure for 504 tram-train vehicles. SCWP Schindhelm (Vienna) is advising the State of Salzburg and Schiene OÖ under the lead of Dr. Hanno Liebmann.

(Dr Hanno Liebmann, Mag. Anna Sophie Leopold)

> juve Magazin - Gebündelt: Sechs Städte beschaffen mit Heuking und SCWP Schindhelm Stadt-Umland-Bahnen
01.09.2020 - Profil - Corona state aids: The economy is facing a turbulent autumn

Dr. Immanuel Gerstner comments on the effectiveness of state aid loans and to what extent domestic companies currently benefit from them.

(Dr Immanuel Gerstner)

> Profil - Corona-Hilfen: der Wirtschaft steht ein stürmischer Herbst bevor
07.08.2020 - juve Magazin - A bond of trust is important

For Ernst Chalupsky, legal advice and a supervisory board mandate are not mutually exclusive as long as a bond of trust exists.

(Dr Ernst Chalupsky)

> juve Magazin - Ein Vertrauensverhältnis ist für so eine Aufgabe wichtig
24.07.2020 - extrajournal.net - Update on municipal law

The reference book on municipal law has been updated.

(Dr Hanno Liebmann)

> extrajournal.net - Gemeinderecht: Neues zu Kooperationen, Haushalt, Aufträgen
17.07.2020 - OÖN - Data protection becomes more complicated for companies

EU terminates the US data protection agreement “Privacy Shield”. Dr. Michael Pachinger provides insights on the effects of this decision and the need for measures to be taken by companies.

(Dr Michael M. Pachinger)

> OÖN - Aus für Datenschutzabkommen: "Für Unternehmen wird es komplizierter"
06.07.2020 - Der Börsianer - Legal industry

SCWP Schindhelm advises SORAVIA on the sale of the Austro Tower to the German real estate investor DEKA by way of a forward deal.

(Dr Immanuel Gerstner, Dr Lukas Leitner, Mag Jana Seywald)

> Der Börsianer - Branche Recht Ticker
23.06.2020 - wirtschaftsanwaelte.at - Four new partners at Saxinger, Chalupsky & Partner Rechtsanwälte GmbH

SCWP Schindhelm promoted one contract partner and three salary partners, thus further strengthening its position as one of the leading business law firms in Austria.

(Dr Lukas Leitner, MMag Sebastian Hütter, Mag Maria Praher)

> wirtschaftsanwaelte.at - Saxinger, Chalupsky & Partner Rechtsanwälte GmbH ernennt neue Partner
05.06.2020 - JUVE Magazin für Wirtschaftsjuristen - SCWP Schindhelm as one of the leading law firms in public procurement law

SCWP Schindhelm’s public law practice has an outstanding position in rail infrastructure projects. Partner Hanno Liebmann is once more referred to as the figurehead of railway law.

(Dr Hanno Liebmann, Dr Markus L. Nußbaumer)

> JUVE Magazin für Wirtschaftsjuristen - SCWP Schindhelm im Wirtschaftsverwaltungsrecht
02.06.2020 - wirtschaftsanwaelte.at - Advising SORAVIA on the sale of the Austro Tower

SCWP Schindhelm advises SORAVIA on the sale of the Austro Tower to the German institutional real estate investor DEKA.

(Dr Immanuel Gerstner, Dr Lukas Leitner, Mag Jana Seywald)

> wirtschaftsanwaelte.at - SCWP Schindhelm berät SORAVIA beim Verkauf des Austro Towers an DEKA
30.05.2020 - OÖN - Data protection in times of the crisis

On 25 May 2018 the GDPR entered into force in the EU. Two years later, discussions on the GDPR are ongoing.

(Dr Michael M. Pachinger)

> OÖN - Ein Stresstest für den Datenschutz
16.05.2020 - OÖN Pegasus - New contracts in times of Corona

Key aspects in contract law in times of Corona.

(MMag Sebastian Hütter)

> OÖN Pegasus - "Der Vertrag muss erfüllt werden"
10.04.2020 - OÖGZ - Arising difficulties in proceedings

Dr. Franz Mittendorfer, lawyer and partner at SCWP Schindhelm and President of the Upper Austrian Bar Association, in an interview with OÖGZ.

(Dr Franz Mittendorfer)

> OÖGZ - Verfahren werden zunehmend komplizierter
01.04.2020 - OÖN - Mobile phone data in the fight against Corona

Dr. Michael Pachinger on big data and data protection law in the event of epidemics.

(Dr Michael M. Pachinger)

> OÖN - Handydaten als Schlüssel im Kampf gegen Corona
31.03.2020 - OÖN - New worries among entrepreneurs

Three frequently discussed topics in law firms at the moment: commercial leases, loan financing and remote Office.
(Dr. Franz Mittendorfer)

(Dr Franz Mittendorfer)

> OÖN - OÖN - "Kann ich den Staat auf Schadenersatz verklagen?"
30.03.2020 - Die Presse - Banks and loan payment deferral

Dr. Immanuel Gerstner on distressed loans.

(Dr Immanuel Gerstner)

> Die Presse - Muss die Bank jetzt Kreditraten stunden?
26.03.2020 - Kurier - Reduction of rental payments for business owners

Controversial points of rent reduction in the event of an epidemic. (SCWP Schindhelm COVID-19-Unit)

> Kurier - Mietzinsminderung: Rechtslage nicht eindeutig
24.03.2020 - extrajournal.at - Rent reduction: legal situation unclear

The Austrian Minister of Justice on the legal situation concerning rent reductions during the shut-down. (SCWP Schindhelm COVID-19-Unit)

> extrajournal.at - Mietzinsminderung: Rechtslage nicht eindeutig
23.03.2020 - Die Presse - The risk of liability when profits are distributed

Dr. Gerald Schmidsberger and Dr. Bernhard Gonaus on limitations on profit distributions.

(Dr Gerald Schmidsberger, Dr Bernhard Gonaus)

> Die Presse - Wer Gewinn verteilt, riskiert zu haften
23.03.2020 - bauforum.at - COVID-19: Reduction of rents during the crisis

Can companies reduce the rent during the shut-down. (SCWP Schindhelm COVID-19-Unit)

> bauforum.at - Reduktion von Mieten während der Krise
20.03.2020 - extradienst.at - Expert group "COVID-19-Unit"

SCWP Schindhelm has set up an expert group to provide information on the legal areas that are most frequently affected by the crisis. (SCWP Schindhelm COVID-19-Unit)

> extradienst.at - Expertenpools "COVID-19-Unit"
19.03.2020 - Börse Social Network - Law firm SCWP Schindhelm: foundation of the expert pool "COVID-19-Unit"

SCWP Schindhelm has set up an expert group to provide information on the legal areas that are most frequently affected by the crisis. (SCWP Schindhelm COVID-19-Unit)

> Börse Social Network - Börse Social Network - Rechtsanwaltskanzlei SCWP Schindhelm: Gründung des Expertenpools „COVID-19-Unit“
17.03.2020 - Salzburger Nachrichten - A1 provides mobile data to the government

The Austrian Telekom collects data and passes it on to the government. (Dr. Michael Pachinger)

> Salzburger Nachrichten - Coronavirus: A1 liefert Bewegungsströme an die Regierung
17.03.2020 - extrajournal.net - SCWP Schindhelm online event

SCWP Schindhelm is organising an online event on the corona virus airing March 19th 2020.

(Dr Alexander Wöß, Mag Bettina Poglies-Schneiderbauer, MMag Sebastian Hütter)

> extrajournal.net - Coronavirus-Hilfe: Online-Veranstaltung
11.03.2020 - Die Presse - Childcare in times of Corona

Options for employees when schools and childcare facilities are closed.

(Mag Bettina Poglies-Schneiderbauer)

> Die Presse - Corona: Kann ich zu Hause bleiben, um mein Kind zu betreuen?
26.02.2020 - juve.de - SCWP Schindhelm advises VDS Group

The Chinese engine manufacturer Weichai acquires a 51 percent share of the Upper Austrian VDS Group.

(Dr Immanuel Gerstner, Dr Lukas Leitner, Dr Michael M. Pachinger)

> juve.de - Weichai erwirbt 51 Prozent an VDS Group
10.02.2020 - wirtschaftsanwaelte.at - New Case Law on the Validity of Wills

In a recent decision, the Austrian Supreme Court introduced stricter requirements for the validity of wills written by a third party (i.e. not the deceased herself / himself). Therefore, all wills written by a third party containing more than one sheet should be examined, says Dr Birgit Leb, lawyer and partner at SCWP Schindhelm. (Dr. Birgit Leb)

(Dr Birgit Leb)

> wirtschaftsanwaelte.at - Der OGH zur Gültigkeit von fremdhändigen Testamenten
10.02.2020 - Österreichisches Anwaltsblatt - Civil Procedure Law

Mag. Ria Kucera, on the admissibility of a preliminary written statement and compensation of costs in District Court proceedings .

(Mag Ria Kucera)

> Österreichisches Anwaltsblatt - (02/2020)
29.01.2020 - karriere.nachrichten.at - Mag. Elisabeth Forstner has been promoted to counsel

In January 2020 Mag. Elisabeth Forstner has been promoted to Counsel. She passed her bar exam in 2018, with a focus on competition and intellectual property law.

(Mag Elisabeth Forstner)

> karriere.nachrichten.at - Elisabeth Forstner verstärkt als Rechtsanwältin das Team von SCWP Schindhelm
27.01.2020 - Die Presse - Legal § People: Industry news from the world of law

Legal § People - Deals of the week: SCWP Schindhelm advised Invest AG on its acquisition of a stake in System 7 Group. (Dr. Franz Mittendorfer, MMag. Sebastian Hütter)

(Dr Franz Mittendorfer, MMag Sebastian Hütter)

> Die Presse - Legal § People – Branchen-News aus der Welt des Rechts
20.01.2020 - Die Presse - China's first arbitration institution in Vienna

The leading arbitration institution of the People's Republic of China has established its first foreign office in Vienna.

> Die Presse - Chinas Schiedsinstitution für Wien
12.11.2019 - OÖN Pegasus - "Top 250"

Handling insolvencies, advising start-ups, selling a company - business lawyers reveal their most exciting cases: Christoph Luegmair, lawyer and partner at SCWP Schindhelm, recently advised on the sale of a property on which an Amazon logistics centre is being built for a client.

(Mag Christoph Luegmair)

> OÖN Pegasus - "Top 250" – "Grenzen ausloten"
08.11.2019 - OÖN - the legal consequences of the end of a partnership

The end of a partnership: - Two unmarried persons living together are facing a couple of disadvantages compared to a married couple or two people in a marital cohabitation.. Dr. Birgit Leb, attorney at law and partner at SCWP Schindhelm, gives advice about what should be taken into consideration in case of a separation or divorce.

(Dr Birgit Leb)


07.11.2019 - Der Standard - Crowdfunding and its importance on the financial market

Crowd investing as an integral part of the financial market - The EU is eager to create an EU-wide level playing field for crowd investing platform to help crowdfunding services function smoothly and foster cross-border business funding. Crowd financing has gained importance in the real estate sector, says Dr. Immanuel Gerstner, lawyer and senior partner at SCWP Schindhelm.

(Dr Immanuel Gerstner, Dr Lukas Leitner)

> Der Standard - "EU bastelt an Spielregeln für die Crowd"
03.11.2019 - Profil - data protection and the million-euro fine against Österreichische Post AG

A million-dollar fine against the "Österreichische Post AG": What does this mean for other companies? - Dr. Michael Pachinger, lawyer and partner at SCWP Schindhelm, advises companies on data protection issues and believes that the record fine was foreseeable and that other companies need not be overly worried.

(Dr Michael M. Pachinger)

> Profil - Datenschock: Millionenstrafe gegen die Post
31.10.2019 - JUVE 2019 - Career Ranking 2019

SCWP Schindhelm is listed in the JUVE Career Ranking 2019 as one of the best educators for associates in the Austrian legal market: SCWP Schindhelm received top rankings for its support towards the bar exam and has a lot to offer for associates, for example internal lectures, workshops, university moot courts as well as the close cooperation with other law firms and tax consultants.

> JUVE 2019 - Karriere: SCWP Schindhelm ist Top-Ausbildner
23.10.2019 - juve.de - SCWP Schindhelm advising Susanne Kaufmann Kosmetik GmbH

Manzanita Capital acquires a stake in Susanne Kaufmann Kosmetik GmbH: SCWP Schindhelm advised Susanne Kaufmann during the entire transaction process.

(Dr Immanuel Gerstner, Dr Roland Heinrich, Dr Lukas Leitner)

> juve.de - Susanne Kaufmann Kosmetik GmbH
16.10.2019 - Die Presse - crowdfunding and real estate projects

The Crowd mainly finances construction projects - says Dr. Immanuel Gerstner, lawyer and senior partner at SCWP Schindhelm: "90 percent of the funds are used for real estate projects. More and more companies are making use of this opportunity to collect mezzanine capital from private investors".

(Dr Immanuel Gerstner, Dr Lukas Leitner)

> Die Presse - "Die Crowd finanziert vor allem Bauprojekte"
14.10.2019 - Die Presse - Legal § People: New handbook on data protection law

One-year GDPR in Europe - Dr. Michael Pachinger, lawyer and partner at SCWP Schindhelm, informs about important aspects of data protection law in his new handbook "Datenschutz - Recht und Praxis" (Data Protection - Law and Practice).

(Dr Michael M. Pachinger)

> Die Presse - Legal § People: Handbuch Datenschutz
07.10.2019 - extrajournal.net - SCWP Schindhelm advising IES Immobilien Group: Project „Y-Towers Amsterdam“

SCWP Schindhelm advised the IES Immobilien Group on the sale of its shares in the hotel and residential project "Y-Towers Amsterdam".

(Dr Immanuel Gerstner, Dr Irene Meingast)

> extrajournal.net - IES Immobilien Group: Y-Towers
18.09.2019 - Sonderbeilage OÖN - "Aktiv Leben"

Have you already thought about tomorrow? From a legal and financial point of view, it is of great importance to make arrangements for retirement or demise in time. Dr. Birgit Leb, lawyer and partner at SCWP Schindhelm, gives more insight on this topic in the OÖN "Aktiv leben".

(Dr Birgit Leb)

> Sonderbeilage OÖN - "Aktiv leben"
13.06.2019 - Der Standard - The value of selling properties

Real estate prices are rising and may tempt you to sell your property. Dr. Irene Meingast, lawyer and partner at SCWP Schindhelm, advises on what sellers should watch out for.

(Dr Irene Meingast)

> Der Standard - "Was ein Verkauf der Immobilie kostet"
03.06.2019 - Die Presse - Legal § People: One year anniversary of GDPR in Europe

It's one year since the GDPR came into force. In an interview, Hannelore Schmidt (data protection officer at Austrian Airlines AG) and Dr.. Michael Pachinger (partner at SCWP Schindhelm) provide information o new legal developments, such as the right to data portability or regulations on profiling.

(Dr Michael M. Pachinger)

> Die Presse - Legal § People – Branchennews aus der Welt des Rechts
03.06.2019 - Kronen Zeitung - Data protection in the 21st century

The GDPR has caused displeasure among many companies, but it has made the cyber world more secure and transparent, says Dr. Michael Pachinger, lawyer and partner at SCWP Schindhelm.

(Dr Michael M. Pachinger)

> Kronen Zeitung - Datenschutz ist im 21. Jahrhundert angekommen
19.02.2019 - Börsianer Magazin - Dr. Gerald Schmidsberger ist neuer Aufsichtsratsvorsitzender der Athos Immobilien AG (about a SCWP Schindhelm lawyer as Chairman of the Supervisory Board)

Dr. Gerald Schmidsberger, lawyer and senior partner at SCWP Schindhelm, was appointed as new Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Athos Immobilien AG in December 2018.

(Dr Gerald Schmidsberger)

> Börsianer Magazin - Dr. Gerald Schmidberger ist neuer Aufsichtsratsvorsitzender der Athos Immobilien AG
14.01.2019 - Wirtschaftsanwaelte.at - SCWP Schindhelm advises UBM Group again

SCWP Schindhelm advises UBM on the sale of the oficce complex"Office Provider".

(Dr Immanuel Gerstner, Dr Lukas Leitner)

> Wirtschaftsanwaelte.at - SCWP Schindhelm berät UBM beim Verkauf des Bürokomplexes "Office Provider"